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Mr. Arthur Wade

Passed 11/11/2025

Obituary For Mr. Arthur Wade

Mr. Arthur Wade of McDonough, Georgia entered into rest on November 11, 2025.

Arthur Lee Wade (US Army Retired) was born on February 26, 1953, in Mobile, Alabama. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 72. He is preceded in death by his father, Cal Wade Jr., his mother, Sarah Wade, and his brother, Willie James Wade.

“Wade,” as he was affectionately known, graduated from Blount High School and attended Alabama A&M University. Upon leaving A&M, he honorably served his country in the United States Army. After medical discharge, he continued to serve as a Federal Government employee until he retired from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.

Wade is survived by his devoted wife, Susie (née Holt), of 50 years, and their children, Shanntonnette (James) Nicholas and Kellie Wade. He is forever cherished and remembered by his two grandsons, Gabriel and Kainan Nicholas, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Interment: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 9:30 am with full military honors at the Georgia National Cemetery, located at 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA 30114.‍

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Gary V Morris sent Divine Light for Mr. Arthur Wade - November 24, 2025

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I worked with Art at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and he was truly a professional and gentleman. When he realized my husband was from Mobile, Alabama, he treated me like family. My condolences to the Wade family, and may God guide you during this difficult period.

Carolyn Lott

Thank you for your LEADERSHIP Wade.

Jerry Stallworth

Praying for the family God bless you and all of the family M T Blount of 1971 God bless you and all of your family

Wendell Hurst

I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of my first roommate at Alabama A&M, I am very glad to have had a conversation with him about a couple of months ago. My prayers and condolences go out to the family, he will be missed. Al Coleman

Alvin Coleman

My prayers and condolences goes out to you and your family Susie, during your time of Bereavement. Rest In Peace Cuz.

David Tolbert

My sincere condolences to Mrs Wade and the family. Art was a bidwhist family member with our Senior Center group. A great guy that we had fun with and enjoyed very much. Art, you will be truly missed. Love you man.

Johnny R Tippit

Will always remain in my thoughts and memories, different walks in life, the best and dearest friend. RIP

Ron Craig

I worked with Wade at Goddard Space Flight Center many years ago, and his character and kindness left an everlasting impression on me. He was a true gentleman, known for his integrity and his genuine concern for others, especially those he managed. Art's fun-loving spirit always kept us laughing. He was family to me, a true brother, and I will miss him greatly.

Wanda Todd-Covington

Brother Wade you and I have always said we were friends for life. Rest on my friend 🧡 (repeat)

Dennis Jenkins

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Brother Wade we have always said you and I are friends life. Rest on my friend 🧡

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You will be missed my brother peace be with you nothing but love thank for being a good friend

Freddie Sylvester

Art was one of my card partner at the senior center. We are all family in the bid wiz group. I will miss him. Prayers to the family

Patricia Cutler

Wade was friend that I'll always cherish. He often spoke of his family and how devoted he was to them. We shared memories of our playing days against each other, he at Alabama A&M and me at Alabama State University. His strong but gentle demeanor was something I'll always admire. Rest in Peace my brother 🙏🏽 Richard Smith III

Richard Smith III

Lee Wade was an awesome and honorable gentleman. He always exemplified a meek but meaningful spirit in our days at Trinity Gardens and Blount High Schools as we played football together. May he forever rest in peace and may his family be comforted to know that he is now in a much better place . God bless 🙏🏾❤️

Dr. Robert E Douglas

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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